Engineering Technician Control Newcon Vcs

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN III WORK CONTROL NEWCON VCS

HII – Newport News Shipbuilding

Position . Team: E25 Test Engineering. Entity:
Newport News Shipbuilding. This is a Full-Time role, shift 2nd. Telework not available. Requires U.S. citizenship and interim clearance. Travel up to 10%.

Provides technical support to engineers on a variety of tasks. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data such as laboratory or material test results and engineering design changes. Produces engineering documentation, reports, and drawings (flow charts, block diagrams, schematics). Performs detailed mathematical calculations and preliminary analyses of data where guidelines are provided (trajectory adequacy, model dimensional consistency), and quantitative judgments concerning technical data.

Uses a personal computer to perform analyses and develop documentation and reports. May conduct tests and record data to assist with engineering evaluation or analysis. This position is on‑site in Newport News, Virginia, and will transition to a backshift schedule after successful qualification and completion of the Steam Electric Plant course curriculum.

• Associate’s Degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Equivalent qualifications may include:
• NNS Apprentice School graduate.
• Navy Nuclear Power School (NNPS) graduate.
• High School/GED + 2 years of related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.
• High School/GED + 4 years of non‑related manufacturing, shipbuilding, trades, or military experience.

• Experience with VCS/Columbia Class New Construction, developing and executing Navy Work Authorization Forms (WAFs), safety tagout documents, and specifications.
• Training and qualification on all work control and tagout processes, and responsibility to approve issuance of WAFs, work permits, and safety tagouts for assigned systems.
• Expertise in the development, planning, and scheduling for WAFs, work permits, and safety tagout, and on‑site resolution of related problems and technical issues to prevent delays and ensure safe work and testing.
• In-depth knowledge of NAVSEA 0905‑485‑6010 Submarine 6010 requirements, Submarine Fly‑By‑Wire Ship Control System Certification Boundary Book, and Submarine Certification Boundary Book.

HII builds the world’s most powerful and survivable naval ships. Our diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople, AI/ML experts, engineers, scientists, and more. We offer competitive benefits, comprehensive medical, dental, vision plans, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), employee assistance, and the opportunity for continuous career growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, email with the nature of the request and your contact information. Only accommodation inquiries will be responded to from this address. Call 1-844‑849‑8463 (press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding).